181- You’re Not Starting Over — You’re Starting From Experience

If you’ve ever felt like you keep having to “start over” with your body, your workouts, or your healing… this episode is for you. So many women feel frustrated when symptoms come back, routines fall off, or progress doesn’t look the way they expected. It can feel like you’re back at square one — like all your effort didn’t matter. But the truth is… you’re not starting over. In this episode, Dr. Des reframes what it really means to rebuild your strength, reconnect with your body, and move forward after setbacks. Because every phase you’ve been through — the challenges, the symptoms, the attempts — has given you valuable information about what your body needs. If you’ve been feeling discouraged, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, this conversation will help you shift your perspective and approach your healing with more confidence, patience, and trust. In This Episode, We Explore: Why “starting over” is often a misconception How past experiences actually move your healing forward The role of awareness and body connection in progress Why healing isn’t linear — and what that really looks like How to rebuild strength without pressure or perfection Why This Matters Healing isn’t about getting it perfect the first time — it’s about learning, adjusting, and continuing to show up for your body in a more informed way. When you shift your mindset from “starting over” to building from experience, everything changes. You move with more clarity, less frustration, and more confidence in the process. This is also the approach we take inside RESTORE — helping you follow a structured, supportive path so you can rebuild strength and connection without guessing or feeling like you’re constantly going backwards. Want a Guided Healing and Rehab Program to Help You Reconnect and RESTORE? If you’re ready to rebuild your core and pelvic floor with a structured, step-by-step plan, check out RESTORE, my 12-week pelvic floor and core rehabilitation program inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App. Inside RESTORE you’ll learn how to: ✔ release tension and improve mobility ✔ reconnect breath and pelvic floor coordination ✔ strengthen your core safely ✔ progress back to lifting, running, and higher-impact activities All with guided lessons, workouts, and support from a pelvic floor physical therapist. Inside RESTORE you’ll get: ✔️ 12 weeks of progressive breathwork, mobility & strength ✔️ 5- and 20-minute workouts to fit your life ✔️ Deep pelvic floor education (with zero fluff) ✔️ Real-life tools to reduce pain, improve leaks, and feel like YOU again ✔️ Access to our private community and support Inside RESTORE, we cover: Breathwork + pelvic floor connection Mobility + posture Nervous system regulation Core control + strength building Real-life application to everyday movement And how to stop leaking, rushing to the bathroom, or feeling disconnected from your core You’ll walk away from RESTORE with clarity, confidence, and a body you trust again. JOIN RESTORE NOW FOR INSTANT ACCESS TO LESSONS AND EXERCISES!!  JOIN NOW AND SAVE %50!! https://pelvic-floor-core-more.passion.io/checkout/86181d29-9811-4a33-80df-a82de21fa8fe Or  💎 Learn More About RESTORE below, my 12-week program that walks you step by step through pelvic floor and core healing — so you can stop leaking, reduce prolapse symptoms, and feel strong again.  https://balancedmomtality.com/restore  💖 Or Want Personalized 1:1 Coaching and Support? Book a virtual or in-person women’s health coaching/pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com ✨ Next Steps: 📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App →  for guided breathwork, mobility, and strength progressions you can do at home. - Download PCM App iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pelvic-floor-core-more/id6740750561  - Download PCM App Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pqw8e051gua.pmh8skrtsapp&pcampaignid=web_share Or